Some days I’m touched out and can’t wait for the kids to sleep somewhere else besides near me. Some days I want to cuddle more and just want to sniff the sweet baby milky smells. Gah his head and breath smell delicious. Laying here in bed watching My 600 Pound life and realize thatContinue reading “Milky Baby Smells”
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Low Expectations
Last night was pretty magical. He slept 8-11, nursed, then 11:30-5. Tonight he fell asleep in our bed then I transferred to a pack n play and he’s been sleeping in there for almost an hour 😳. But I won’t be fooled this time. I know better. The 4 month sleep regression is right around theContinue reading “Low Expectations”
Hot Mess Mornings
I’m a hot mess in the mornings trying to leave the house- even without kids. Back at peer counseling tomorrow and I’m one of those people who has to pack their (pump) bag before bed because they always oversleep and always forget something if they don’t. Snacks. “Good” Pens. Chapstick. APNO. Name tag. All theContinue reading “Hot Mess Mornings”
Thankful for Midwives
I just have to brag about the midwives. I remember right after we got pregnant with EJ I told Mary I wanted to switch from Wilmington Health to the midwives. She was slightly worried about it being too “crunchy”. I assured here these were qualified professionals. “Like nurse practitioners for baby catching…” People seem toContinue reading “Thankful for Midwives”
Please don’t call DSS
EJ has started this new fun thing that she screams “Stop hitting me!!!” Or “I want my mommy!!!” Anytime we ask her to do something she doesn’t want to do. Like put on shoes or don’t run into traffic. If you see this happening in public: 1. She has 2 mommies- she’s asking for theContinue reading “Please don’t call DSS”
Today is brought to you by the letter M.
For magnificent midwives, Motrin, malaise, milkshakes and mastitis. B cluster nursed from 8-3 last night. Then passed out. He slept 4 hours. He’s never gone that long. Left side rock hard and painful spot when I woke up- probably a clogged duct. No worries I thought. I know what to do. How to deal withContinue reading “Today is brought to you by the letter M.”
A New Calling
After we had EJ, it was relatively simple for me to go back to work. I had a flexible job. I could go nurse her at school any time I wanted. Mary and I worked 4 days a week each so she only had to go to school 3 days a week. I assumed thatContinue reading “A New Calling”
Taking Control of My Own Body Through Antenatal Milk Expression
Full disclosure: I am not an LC or a healthcare provider. I discussed this decision with my medical prenatal care team, and they were supportive. This is not typical output for AME (antenatal milk expression). My breasts had very little “downtime” between a pregnancy I lost, a toddler weaning, and then getting pregnant again withContinue reading “Taking Control of My Own Body Through Antenatal Milk Expression”
The 17%
In another Saturday edition of the Machelle is still nesting saga… I have begun to unpack the breast pump box. I was the 17% who worked full time and exclusively breastfed our daughter to past a year. Our breastfeeding journey ended abruptly when I became pregnant with a baby we lost. So I it’s allContinue reading “The 17%”
To Our Second Child…
Good news. You’re about to be born into a loving family. Bonus: you get 2 moms and a sassy big sister. You’re the first boy in the house- besides Pirate, our geriatric rescue dog. Look kid. As the 2nd child- you’re gonna miss out on some things. I’m due in less than a month andContinue reading “To Our Second Child…”
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